2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo G1500

Equipped for work rather than comfort, the 2009 Chevrolet Express Cargo G1500 is a half-ton, two-passenger, four-door cargo van that’s long on value and space (it can carry 225 cubic feet/2,306 pounds), but not so long on creature comforts. This is not to say it's totally stripped - it does offer bucket seats for driver and passenger, air conditioning, 17-inch wheels, side-impact airbag protection, and side-door impact beams. Options include power door locks, a sliding rear passenger-side door, a CD player, side curtain head airbags, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.

Powering the ’09 Chevy Express Cargo G1500 is a standard 4.3-liter V6 engine managed by a four-speed automatic transmission. This combo generates 195 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque and is rated by the EPA at 15/20 mpg. A 5.3-liter V8 engine with a four-speed automatic is an option. This engine puts out 301 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque while getting 14/18. A Flex Fuel 5.3-liter V8 is also available for the ’09 Express Cargo G1500.

By Eric Tallberg